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turtle ship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Korean armored warship with iron spikes on its deck, chiefly known for being used in the Imjin War (1592—1598) against the Japanese by Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

Calque of Korean 거북선 (geobukseon).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 龜船 /龟船 (guīchuán) — Warship
  • French: bateau tortue — Warship
  • Korean: 거북선 (geobukseon) — Warship
  • Korean: 귀선 (gwiseon) — Warship
  • Marathi: कासव जहाज (kāsav jahāj) — Warship